What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Education position at Turner & Townsend?
Company Description
Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., the firm operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend. It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry-leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation and government facilities.
Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations — adding value, best practice and expertise at every turn. The team's unique client-centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client’s vision.
Job Description
Turner & Townsend Heery are looking for a Project Manager to work on a large scale education program. Reporting to the Executive Director of Capital Improvements or their designee, the position provides complete management of multiple projects from the office and field perspective by performing the responsibilities personally or through subordinate employees or contractors. The position provides project assistance to Atlanta Public Schools Capital Improvement Program.
The Education and/or Experience for this position includes a bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management or related field and five years related experience, or a high school diploma and ten years related experience.
*This role is on site.
Responsibilities:
- Supervises and coordinates all related activities associated with the management of the planning, programming, design and construction of multiple capital improvement projects.
- Manages planners, designers, architects, engineers, consultants, vendors, contractors, construction managers to insure seamless completion of projects.
- Monitors progress of the project by reviewing design documents and work-in-progress by making field inspections and adjusts project plans as needed.
- Studies plans and specifications to coordinate construction on the basis of starting and completion times and to be able to validate offered schedules.
- Provides problem solving, design solutions and value engineering efforts to maximize benefits of costs, building efficiencies, system life cycles, etc.
- Completes contracts and related documents for execution by owner, architect, contractor, vendor, etc. Administers all aspects of the contract from inception through close-out.
- Prepares reports, technical analysis, design scenarios, costs estimates, etc. for various projects to determine feasibility, logistics and best options.
- Ensures the appropriate allocation of resources and support for the project including staff, consultants, equipment, etc.
- Attends and conducts committee meetings, community meetings, progress meetings on and off site. Assures that meeting minutes are prepared and distributed.
- Conducts pay application review meetings, determine proper payment values, validity and value of change orders, regular budget reviews, actual vs. anticipated costs.
- Completes all accounting documents and resolve issues as necessary to assure accuracy, proper payments, adequate withholdings, etc.
- Ensures timely processing and issuance of all project deliverables, submittals, warranties, O&M and close-out documents including reviews, approvals and distribution.
- Ensures that all required permits (COA, etc.) and approvals (GDOE, etc.) are obtained.
- Assigns duties and responsibilities to staff and consultants as necessary.
- Manages one to five projects ranging in size and complexity. It is the responsibility of this position to follow the district and departmental mission statements and rules and to maximize cost and life-cycle benefits and minimize risks.
Qualifications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers.
- Ability to effectively present information.
- Requires knowledge of financial terms and principles.
- Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and/or commissions.
- Conducts basic financial analysis.
- Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations.
- Ability to solve problems in standard situations.
- Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.
- Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to read and understand architectural drawings and contract documents.
- Working knowledge in MS Project is helpful. Knowledge of contracts and construction practices preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of project management experience desired.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS/BEng/BArch) from College or University in relevant field and/or equivalent related experience.
- Prior Project Management experience is preferred.
- PMP (US and/or Canada) and LEED AP preferred.
Additional Information
*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/
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